Two arrested over attempted arson attack at synagogue in London

​British ​police said ‌on Monday they ​had arrested two people ‌over an attempted arson attack against a synagogue in north ‌London over the weekend which ‌caused minor smoke damage but no injuries.

A 17-year-old boy ⁠and ​a ⁠19-year-old man were taken into custody ⁠overnight in connection with the ​incident, which occurred around midnight ⁠on Sunday, the police said.

The ⁠attack ​was the latest in a series of ⁠arson incidents targeting Jewish sites across ⁠the ⁠capital in recent weeks.

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